Guidehouse

Data Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGuidehouse
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks, and lineage-driven processing solutions that support entity resolution, provenance tracking, data reconciliation, source routing, data sanitization, governance, continuity, recovery, and the reliable delivery of trusted data assets across the enterprise.
Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets while ensuring data quality, consistency, lineage, provenance, and lifecycle management.
Implement batch and real-time data processing capabilities, monitor data flows, and support recovery, reconciliation, and continuity procedures across platforms.
Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure to enable reliable access to trusted data assets.
Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures to protect sensitive information and support compliance requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and operational teams to integrate data sources, resolve data issues, and support evolving business and mission needs.
Monitor data performance, identify opportunities for automation and optimization, and improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of data solutions.
Produce technical documentation, data standards, and implementation guidance that support system operations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement.

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What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
EIGHT (8)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, integration solutions, or enterprise data platforms.
Experience with data engineering, database management, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's Degree in a related discipline.
Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments.
Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives.
Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions.
Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, graph analytics, or operational planning.
Experience supporting executive decision-making, reporting, or governance processes through data-driven solutions.
Demonstrated ability to improve data processes, methodologies, platform performance, and mission outcomes.
Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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